Environmental Program Supervisor I

Description of Work

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?  DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Program Supervisor I.* It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. *This position is physically HOME-BASED.The Environmental Program Supervisor will work from his/her home and a computer, office equipment, business telephone line, transportation, etc. will be provided.This Environmental Program Supervisor I position will supervise environmental specialists performing inspections of UST facilities to ensure compliance with UST operating permit requirements. The position is responsible for coordinating all inspection activities, ensuring that inspection goals are accomplished and that inspections are performed properly and consistently across the state.  Key Responsibilities:

• The Environmental Supervisor will be responsible for meeting DEQ and EPA inspection and enforcement requirements and for assisting the Branch Head by designing and carrying out leak prevention studies. 
• The Environmental Supervisor will be responsible for hiring and training all new inspectors, drafting and reviewing work plans, approving timesheets and addressing technical and personnel issues. 
• In addition, the Environmental Supervisor will be responsible for seeing that all inspectors receive appropriate health and safety training and perform their job in accordance with this training. 
• If necessary, this position will be expected to serve as an expert witness in administrative hearings involving UST technical requirements. 
• In addition, this position will be required to provide technical assistance to the regulated community, the general public, UST contractors and other interested parties through written correspondence, telephone discussions or through face-to-face meetings or formal presentations.

The Division of Waste Management:The primary purpose of the Division of Waste Management is to protect the public health and environment through assuring that solid and hazardous wastes and underground storage tanks are managed properly, and existing contamination is cleaned up across the State of North Carolina. This is accomplished through the Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Superfund and Underground Storage Tank Sections, and the Brownfields programs. Click here to learn more about the Division of Waste Management | NC DEQ. 

Underground Storage Tank Section:

The UST Section is responsible for (1) registering, permitting and inspecting all regulated underground storage tanks;  (2) investigating release incidents and reviewing and providing oversight of site assessment and corrective action plans and activities;  (3) determining the eligibilities of responsible parties for reimbursements from the Trust Funds, and reviewing auditing, and paying reimbursement claims;   (4) tracking all UST release incidents, tank closures, and groundwater contamination incidents;  and (5) conducting site assessments and remedial actions using State and Federal funds when responsible parties are incapable of doing so.  Click here to learn more about the Division of Waste Management.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:  

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina’s environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public’s health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state’s school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

#25-03125 DWM60034767Recruitment Range:  $64,621.00 – $78,220.00

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.   We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and/or federal environmental programs, statutes, and/or regulations.
• Demonstrated experience communicating information through written and/or verbal communication.

Management Preference:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting regulatory inspections of underground storage tank systems.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.   Bachelor’s degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in environmental work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.   DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. 

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

 Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.”  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Janice Russ at (919) 707-8277 or janice.russ@ncdenr.gov.  For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at (855) 524-5627.  

$64,621.00 – $113,088.00 annual